[Mr Trev]

Sorry they are already spoken for, a local audiophile group helped pay for them and I just supplied design and labor. They turned out better than expected so now I am dealing with requests.

So what are you dealing with? Hybrid? OTL?

 

[Paladin79]

Class A OTL, and I am working on building my own cases with quality hardwoods. 6sn7 and 6080 configuration.

 

[Mr Trev]

Class A OTL, and I am working on building my own cases with quality hardwoods. 6sn7 and 6080 configuration.

Sweet. If you find yourself with too many cluttering up your space, you know where to find me.

 

[Paladin79]

Sweet. If you find yourself with too many cluttering up your space, you know where to find me.

Somewhere in Canada?

 

[bcowen]

Class A OTL, and I am working on building my own cases with quality hardwoods. 6sn7 and 6080 configuration.

Wait...you mean tubes are supposed to go in this? Dang it. I thought those sockets were just for storage, like, you know...cupholders. Remember that I didn't get a manual, so it's not my fault.

 

[Paladin79]

Wait...you mean tubes are supposed to go in this? Dang it. I thought those sockets were just for storage, like, you know...cupholders. Remember that I didn't get a manual, so it's not my fault.

The amp is free, the manual is priceless!

 

[bcowen]

The amp is free, the manual is priceless!

I knew there was a catch....

 

[Mr Trev]

Class A OTL, and I am working on building my own cases with quality hardwoods. 6sn7 and 6080 configuration.

Wait...you mean tubes are supposed to go in this? Dang it. I thought those sockets were just for storage, like, you know...cupholders. Remember that I didn't get a manual, so it's not my fault.

I forgot to mention earlier…
Standard internet forum policy - pics or it didn't happen!

 

[Paladin79]

I forgot to mention earlier…
Standard internet forum policy - pics or it didn't happen!

The amp is on the top left.

 

[bcowen]

The amp is on the top left.

Hey, the one I have looks just the same!

Have the PSVane CV181T-II in there right now which sounds awesome. It was good but not quite making my top 3 in the Lyr, but really sings in this amp. RCA 6AS7GA output tube...I think the one @Paladin79 is showing in his is a 6AS7G. Unsure if there's any difference other than the bottle shape...

 

[Paladin79]

Before long I will hear the PSVane along with most other 6sn7 equivalents known to man. It should be a fun exercise.

That was just a case I happened to have and it allowed me some room to experiment with various components and wire.

 

[bcowen]

That was just a case I happened to have and it allowed me some room to experiment with various components and wire.

I'm hoping the final version will be small enough to fit in a shirt pocket? I can use a smaller 6SN7 if needed.

 

[Paladin79]

I'm hoping the final version will be small enough to fit in a shirt pocket? I can use a smaller 6SN7 if needed.

You should plan on a bigger shirt pocket. Oh yeah, tubes get hot.. I believe asbestos works as a good insulator but your health might eventually suffer. Just make sure the music is worth it.

Back to Vali 2 tube rolling, I am going through a bunch of Fotons from 1958, after replacing the solder in the pins they will burn in for about ten hours in the Vali and I will see which are worthy of consistent use. Not an overly expensive tube but with a bit of work they can sound pretty good.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/6SN7-6N8S-...645882?hash=item23cc316a3a:g:zcMAAOSwY9pd3OhS

 

[bcowen]

Back to Vali 2 tube rolling, I am going through a bunch of Fotons from 1958, after replacing the solder in the pins they will burn in for about ten hours in the Vali and I will see which are worthy of consistent use. Not an overly expensive tube but with a bit of work they can sound pretty good.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/6SN7-6N8S-...645882?hash=item23cc316a3a:g:zcMAAOSwY9pd3OhS

Nice find! Even if buying just one pair that's $10/tube delivered, and after resoldering that's one of the best sounding $10 tubes around IMO. Frankies have become far more expensive, mostly thanks to @Ripper2860 hoarding the world supply...

 

[Ripper2860]

Frankies have become far more expensive, mostly thanks to @Ripper2860 hoarding the world supply...

If 12 represents 'The World Supply' , then I guess I'm guilty as charged.

and after resoldering that's one of the best sounding $10 tubes around IMO

BTW -- If you suck out the original solder it will hurt the resale value of the tubes.